Engaging Youth To Transform Societies
And solve the development crisis within our lifetime
Promoting Equity, Social Justice and Peace
Abana is a green organization, that seeks to engage youth in resolving critical world challenges such as climate action (SDG 13), development (SDG 8 and 9) and peace (SDG 16) with a view to contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030. Abana International is a non profit organization 501(c)3 registered in USA, formed in the aftermath of COVID-19, to uplift the needs of the youth from all backgrounds through STEM training, skills transfer and experiential learning. Promoting economic resilience will go a long way to enabling peace and security worldwide, a feat achievable through strengthened economies and education.
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Join us online for our events and presentations starting October 22nd 2022.
Our Impact
We’ve worked on improving the lives of young people through technical training.
Abana has been working with youth and women to support transition to self reliance after the pandemic. In 2021, the intervention focused on enabling graduates of Technical Training Institutions to venture into business.
Promoting Transformation
Our Programs' Focus
We’re a humanitarian – development – peace nexus organization helping communities build equity, social justice and peaceful societies.
We Find & Transform
We seek opportunities to change lives.
We Educate
We support transition to economic resilience through training on enabling self employment
We Provide Care
Today’s youth need mentoring and right guidance at every step.
We Uplift
We seek to uplift vulnerable members of society through innovative and inclusive projects
Our numbers that speak
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
The Greenpreneurs Agenda
Goal: $ 2,800,000
The Greenpreneurs Agenda is a new youth-led economic empowerment initiative for climate resistant businesses to be launched in October 2024. Abana has been working with youth in select areas of US and East Africa, to enable re-skilling and training of youth, including those who are vulnerable, rehabilitated, and recovering addicts.
The launch of Abana International’s flagship project, Abanaverse, in Kenya, marks a significant milestone in driving sustainable societal development. This visionary project is set to have a transformative impact on the region by fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses.
Abanaverse and Boosting Startup Ecosystems
Goal: $ 20,000,000
YORA SUMMIT 2024
Goal: $ 900,000
Abana will be co-convening the Year of Return Africa 2024 Summit to be held in Kenya from October 8th – 9th. Abana International will present and facilitate sessions on The Greenpreneurs Agenda and select related Master Classes. Abana International will also co-host The prestigious YORA Awards to be held immediately after the summit. www.yearofreturnafrica.com
Women in third world and developing countries, are more likely to suffer under the burden of poverty. Abana works with rural women in Kenya and Uganda to enable micro enterprise development. This includes widows, teen school drop outs, FGM survivors, recovered addicts and petty offender reintegration.
Chama Cha Mama Initiative
Goal: $ 9,000,000
Beacon of Hope Project
Goal: $ 3,300,000
Abana is working directly with orphanages in East Africa to sponsor education and tertiary training. This special “Beacon of Hope” project, is envisaged to have 3000 orphans educated to University level by 2030. Within the Beacon of Hope initiative, is a partnership project with Youth Sports Initiative, that aims to elevate young sports talent in underfunded communities.
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
The Greenpreneurs Agenda is a new youth-led economic empowerment initiative for climate resistant businesses to be launched in October 2024. Abana has been working with youth in select areas of US and East Africa, to enable re-skilling and training of youth, including those who are vulnerable, rehabilitated, and recovering addicts.
The Greenpreneurs Agenda
Goal: $ 2,800,000
Abanaverse and Boosting Startup Ecosystems
Goal: $ 20,000,000
The launch of Abana International’s flagship project, Abanaverse, in Kenya, marks a significant milestone in driving sustainable societal development. This visionary project is set to have a transformative impact on the region by fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses.
Abana will be co-convening the Year of Return Africa 2024 Summit to be held in Kenya from October 8th – 9th. Abana International will present and facilitate sessions on The Greenpreneurs Agenda and select related Master Classes. Abana International will also co-host The prestigious YORA Awards to be held immediately after the summit. www.yearofreturnafrica.com
YORA SUMMIT 2024
Goal: $ 900,000
Chama Cha Mama Initiative
Goal: $ 9,000,000
Women in third world and developing countries, are more likely to suffer under the burden of poverty. Abana works with rural women in Kenya and Uganda to enable micro enterprise development. This includes widows, teen school drop outs, FGM survivors, recovered addicts and petty offender reintegration.
Beacon of Hope Project
Goal: $ 3,300,000
Abana is working directly with orphanages in East Africa to sponsor education and tertiary training. This special “Beacon of Hope” project, is envisaged to have 3000 orphans educated to University level by 2030. Within the Beacon of Hope initiative, is a partnership project with Youth Sports Initiative, that aims to elevate young sports talent in underfunded communities.